Happy Birthday America?

This week we celebrate 237 years of existence. We celebrate a great experiment. Our founding fathers signed their death warrant on July 4th, 1776. Would you have done the same?

When MOST Americans think of “The Founding Fathers” they think of about 8 or 9 courageous guys, usually Jefferson, Adams, Franklin, Hancock, and maybe a couple of other. But there were actually 57 men that signed their death warrant.

Our founders were not ignorant, Bible-thumping, gun-toting fools. They came from all walks of life. Some were lawyers, some were doctors, and some career politicians. A large number of them made their income from agricultural work, whether it was a large plantation in the south or a small farm somewhere. They were a great cross mix of the people who made up early America.

So, let’s just kick the snot out of those men (and women) who gave everything for our ability and freedom to be ignorant today!

Today revisionist historians and others would have you believe that religion played a negative role in the founding of this country or that our founding fathers didn’t want any part of religion in government. Lies, all lies!

Our founding fathers wanted freedom of religion and worship. They didn’t want to legislate that all must be Christians, but wanted to ensure that God had place and recognition in the founding of this great nation.

At our 150th anniversary celebration of the Declaration of Independence, President Calvin Coolidge affirmed:

“No one can examine this record and escape the conclusion that in the great outline of its principles the Declaration was the result of the religious teachings of the preceding period. . . . They are found in the texts, the sermons, and the writings of the early colonial clergy who were earnestly undertaking to instruct their congregations in the great mystery of how to live. . . . Placing every man on a plane where he acknowledged no superiors, where no one possessed any right to rule over him, he must inevitably choose his own rulers through a system of self-government”

John Adams stated this about our “Godless” nation:

“Independence Day “ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forevermore.”

How does one spin that to Adams and others wanting nothing to do with God? It could only be because they have a personal agenda. But that is a piece for another day.

Mr. Adams, along with many other founding fathers, wanted us to give thanks to the God that gave us victory over the British, and gave us independence. Many of them were praying men and if you read what they (the founding fathers) wrote, you would find that what the revisionist historians write is actually false.

As I searched the internet for quotes from our founding fathers I found hundreds of great quotes. When I added the word “religion” something changed. The first 3 pages were filled with anti-Christian quotes from the founding fathers, posted by mostly atheist and agnostic groups, groups that want no part of religion. Interesting? Well, what else would you expect them to post?

It’s very clear in the founders’ personal writings that they were Godly men who wanted all people to be free to pursue a life of happiness and prosperity, worshiping (or not) freely, without having to make the same sacrifices that they did.

So while you’re sitting there burning your burger or “getting your tan on” at the beach, think about those men who started this country, the principles they founded it upon, and think about what they gave up for your freedom. Do your own research! Don’t let “historians” ever rewrite history.

About Joe Messina

Joe is a no-nonsense, conservative realist. He is not interested in “what if?” or “we could have!” He is interested in hearing both sides and has no problem taking on taboo issues with real questions looking for real answers. Racism, religion, and politics are all open season for topics, and he’s happy to offer up his opinion in the process! Joe is an engaging speaker mixing a healthy dose of sarcasm with the cold, hard facts, interacting with the audience, taking questions, and often playing “devil’s advocate”… just to make you to think!
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